Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Enterprise

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Corporation is seeking an experienced Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) – Enterprise to join the Digital & Technology Finance team based in Los Angeles, California. The primary responsibility for the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is to help manage all financial planning and analysis activities for the Enterprise Division, including but not limited to forecasting and budgeting, cost tracking, performance analysis, and month-end close support. The Enterprise Division supports our Enterprise Platform teams whose main activities include support of our enterprise-wide collaboration tools, desktop licensing, HCM and Financials systems, development and support of Business Applications, and Corporate Network connectivity (secure network, telecommunications).

We are looking for a motivated and career-oriented Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis with a proactive approach and strong analytical, Excel, and database management skills. This is a highly visible and challenging position, rich in data analytics, providing key Budget/Forecast and actual analysis to understand the Enterprise Division’s financial performance. The analysis produced is key to the management team’s decision-making and interpretation of financial results.

This critical position will be responsible for the preparation of key monthly financial reporting, ad hoc analysis during major planning cycles, tracking of KPIs, and creating dashboards/tools to review operational performance and initiatives. Additionally, this position will be involved in continuously looking for further reporting enhancements and automation in the end-to-end process. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business and other financial teams and be passionate about using your financial knowledge and analytical skills to navigate complex challenges.

Manager FP&A – Enterprise reports to the Senior Director FP&A – Enterprise & Broadcast Platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a deep understanding of the business and leverage data to build insights
• Work closely with the Senior Director in preparation of Forecasts and Budgets
• Collaborate and partner with Operations and Accounting to ensure timely submission of deliverables
• Support design and preparation of management reporting packages/presentations and perform variance analysis providing clear and concise understanding of operational and financial performance
• Own the monthly variance analysis of financial results for certain cost centers, including reviews with business partners to ensure an understanding of the drivers and operational impacts
• Actively work with operations and other finance team members to improve the effectiveness of the financial planning process, assumptions, and results
• Create and maintain trackers for key operational drivers and operational expenses (such as licenses, contractors, headcount, and others) and execute financial performance reporting and analysis for critical projects
• Partner with Finance Operations teams in the creation and management of Purchase Orders, Prepaid Schedules, etc. to guarantee proper accounting treatment, correct coding, compliance, and alignment between actuals and forecast/budget approach
• Provide and own data analysis to be used for month-end close activities; enhance the accuracy and ensure timely delivery of financial results
• Help develop and automate reporting tools, reviews, analyses, and cost-tracking systems. Perform ad hoc financial analysis to evaluate the operation and business initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL NEED\

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other highly analytical/quantitative discipline
• 5-7+ years overall work experience ideally with proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and month-end close activities (accounting knowledge required)
• Experience operating successfully and thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing, results and customer-service-oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the aptitude to communicate with all levels of management
• Significant analytical and financial modeling experience and data mining knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including database management, query design, and working knowledge of Financial Systems {i.e. Workday financials)
• Independent and entrepreneurial; showing the ability to work with minimal direction, take ownership of tasks, and see them through to completion
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize activities, manage timelines, deal effectively with pressure, and show deep intellectual curiosity
• Ability to be a humble team player who understands the importance of the role and has a highly collaborative and team-oriented work style
• Ability to develop strong relationships with others
• Proactive nature and strong work ethic, seeking out additional responsibility
• Positive attitude and solutions-oriented approach
• Familiarity with working in or with large and complex organizations

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• SQL and other coding skills
• MBA and/or relevant professional accreditation
• Strong interest in Information Technology
• Studio experience

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $95,000.00-125,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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